#8F2E9E

#8F2E9E

Overview

#8F2E9E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 143, 46, 158, in HSL 292.0°, 54.9%, 40.0%, and in CMYK 9.5%, 70.9%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#8F2E9E

RGB

143, 46, 158

HSL

292.0, 54.9%, 40.0%

HSV

292.0, 70.9%, 62.0%

CMYK

9.5%, 70.9%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4924 0.1868 322.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8F2E9E;
color: #8F2E9E;
border-color: #8F2E9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F2E9E?

RGB(143, 46, 158) · HSL(292.0, 54.9%, 40.0%) · CMYK(9.5%, 70.9%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #8F2E9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8F2E9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #8F2E9E background; contrast on black is 3.05:1.